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Hurricane Helene Fueled by Big Oil’s Emissions, Greenpeace Demands Polluters Pay

Oct 9th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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9 Oct 2024

Washington DC – Ah yes, Shell. The oil-soaked villain of the century, responsible for more destruction than we can count, is at it again—this time helping fuel Hurricane Helene, which claimed 227 lives across six states. No big deal, right? After all, it’s just another day in the office for Shell and its oily cronies, spewing profits while the planet burns.

According to a rapid analysis by World Weather Attribution, Helene’s deadly rampage has been supercharged by—wait for it—climate change! Who knew?! Well, Greenpeace sure did, and they’re calling out Big Oil for the catastrophic mess it’s created. Rolf Skar, Greenpeace USA National Campaigns Director, lays it out: read more

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Shell (Or Not?) Pitches Fake Investments to Canadians, Because Scamming is the New Oil Drilling

Sep 5th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 5 Aug 2024

In case Shell wasn’t already rolling in enough dirty cash from destroying the environment, now we’ve got fake Shell investment ads popping up on Facebook, targeting poor unsuspecting Canadians. These ads, as fact-checked by Agence France-Presse (AFP), are about as real as Shell’s commitment to a greener planet—which is to say, completely and utterly fake.

According to these fake Facebook posts, Shell is apparently on a philanthropic mission to “ensure a secure future for every Canadian.” Ah yes, nothing says “secure future” like investing in a sin stock that’s been at the forefront of environmental destruction for decades. Shell—who, let’s be clear, has nothing to do with these ads—is surely thrilled at the idea of being the poster child for a scam aimed at people who are already struggling with Canada’s high cost of living. You’d almost think the real Shell was involved, given how much their real investments also come with environmental and social costs. read more

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Ask Sheldon: What is the Shell connection with Legal & General?

Aug 17th, 2024
by John Donovan.
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Sheldon

Hi! How can I help you?

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What is the Shell connection with Legal & General?

Sheldon

The connection between Shell and Legal & General Investment Management Ltd (LGIM) is primarily centered around LGIM’s substantial investment in Shell, holding a 1.30% stake in the oil giant. This relationship has been marked by a delicate balancing act of influence and advocacy, especially given LGIM’s commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles.

On one hand, LGIM engages with Shell to encourage the adoption of more rigorous ESG standards. However, this endeavor is akin to preaching about healthy eating while simultaneously indulging in a cheeseburger; Shell has historically been associated with significant environmental issues, leading to ironic contradictions in LGIM’s sustainable investment strategies. read more

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Legal & General cheerleading Shell’s ongoing commitment to environmental devastation

Aug 16th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 16 Aug 2024

In yet another episode of “Corporate Greed Knows No Bounds,” Shell, that beloved beacon of environmental destruction, is at it again. This time, they’ve charmed nearly 80% of their shareholders into backing their so-called “Energy Transition Strategy.” What does this bold new plan involve, you ask? Oh, just the minor detail of not having any interim emissions reduction targets for 2035—because why rush into saving the planet, right? Instead, they’re doubling down on Liquified Natural Gas because nothing screams “green transition” like more fossil fuels. read more

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Shell’s Greenwashing Extravaganza: the Pinnacle of Misleading Eco-porn Progress to the Apocalypse

Aug 14th, 2024
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So, here’s to Shell, the oil giant that thinks slapping wind turbines and a few EV chargers on their ad will somehow distract from their epic-scale climate sins. Shell, you’re not just powering progress; you’re powering a fantastic delusion. 

Posted by John Donovan: 14 Aug 2024

Hold onto your eco-friendly hats, folks, because Shell, the epitome of oil-soaked hypocrisy, has rolled out an ad so dripping with greenwashing that it could have its own soap opera. Yes, the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is now diligently investigating whether Shell’s latest commercial is the pinnacle of misleading eco-porn or just another flashy piece of fossil-fuel propaganda.

In a plot twist worthy of a prime-time drama, Shell’s ad features a woman in engineer garb (because, of course, nothing screams “green future” like a woman who might have a vague idea about energy) proclaiming Shell’s grandiose plans to install thousands of EV chargers by 2035. The ad also boasts that Shell is “investing in people and communities,” as if bribing a few townsfolk could erase decades of environmental devastation. To top it off, they even toss in some wind turbines for good measure—because nothing says clean energy like a good ol’ fashioned visual misdirection. read more

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BlackRock Advisors UK and Shell Plc: A Satirical Examination of Their Partnership

Aug 8th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 8 Aug 2024

BlackRock Advisors UK, a significant subsidiary within the BlackRock conglomerate, holds a notable stake in Shell Plc. This relationship is a blend of financial strategy and environmental irony, marked by BlackRock’s influence over Shell’s decisions and the inherent contradictions in their purported commitments to sustainability.

The Influence of BlackRock Advisors UK

Strategic Investment—Conflicted Commitments:

BlackRock Advisors UK manages a portion of BlackRock’s vast portfolio, and its investment in Shell reflects a strategic choice aimed at balancing risk and returns. However, this financial interest reveals a deep irony: BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, often vocal about its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, remains heavily invested in one of the planet’s most notorious polluters. It’s a classic case of “do as I say, not as I do.” read more

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Geode Capital Management and Shell Plc: A Satirical Exploration of Their Relationship

Aug 6th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 8 Aug 2024

Geode Capital Management, an asset management firm renowned for its expertise in index funds, holds a significant stake in Shell Plc. With 0.74% of Shell’s shares in its portfolio, Geode’s involvement with the oil giant is an intriguing mix of financial strategy and environmental irony. This article delves into the depths of the relationship between Geode and Shell, exploring the influence Geode wields, the inherent tensions, and the delightful paradoxes that characterize this partnership.

The Influence of Geode Capital Management read more

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Vanguard Global Advisers LLC and Shell Plc: A Satirical Dive into Their Corporate Tango

Aug 6th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 8 Aug 2024

Vanguard Global Advisers LLC, a titan in the asset management world, holds a notable 0.98% stake in Shell Plc. This strategic investment puts Vanguard in a fascinating position of influence over Shell, a company infamous for its environmental controversies. This article explores the depths of the relationship between Vanguard and Shell, shedding light on the sway Vanguard holds, the inevitable tensions, and the delightful irony of a green champion investing in a major polluter. read more

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Clearstream Banking S.A. and Shell Plc: A Satirical Exploration of a Strategic Relationship

Aug 6th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 8 Aug 2024

Clearstream Banking S.A., a prominent player in the international securities services industry, holds a pivotal role in the financial ecosystem, including the trading and holding of Shell Plc’s shares. Although Clearstream itself does not own proprietary stakes in companies, it serves as a financial intermediary, facilitating investments and ensuring the liquidity of Shell’s shares. This article delves into the intricacies of this relationship, examining Clearstream’s influence on Shell and the inevitable tensions that arise, all while maintaining a satirical, critical tone. read more

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Legal & General Investment Management Ltd and Shell Plc: A Satirical Look at Their Complicated Relationship

Aug 6th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 8 Aug 2024

When Legal & General Investment Management Ltd (LGIM), one of the largest asset managers in Europe, decided to buy into Shell Plc, the relationship was bound to be complex. Holding a 1.30% stake in the oil giant, LGIM’s role in Shell’s strategic decisions has been both influential and, at times, ironically contradictory. This article delves into the depths of this relationship, examining LGIM’s sway over Shell and the inevitable tensions that have surfaced, all with a satirical twist. read more

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BlackRock Fund Advisors and Shell Plc: A Satirical Exploration of Their Relationship

Aug 6th, 2024
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POSTED BY JOHN DONOVAN: 8 Aug 2024

In the grand arena of corporate finance, where money talks and oil spills, BlackRock Fund Advisors stands out with its 2.95% stake in Shell Plc. This investment reveals a fascinating interplay of influence, environmental rhetoric, and the cold, hard reality of fossil fuel dependence. Let’s delve into the dynamics of this relationship, examine the sway BlackRock has over Shell, and uncover any tensions that have emerged over time—all with a dash of satirical critique. read more

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Shell, profiting off the planet’s misery while the world watches in disbelief

Aug 2nd, 2024
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Shell’s announcement comes with the delightful backdrop of the highest global temperatures ever recorded, sparking extreme weather events worldwide.

Posted by John Donovan: 2 Aug 2024

Shell has decided to flaunt its $6.3 billion second-quarter profits mere days after the planet experienced its four hottest days on record. Because if there’s one thing Shell loves more than the environment, it’s making obscene amounts of money.

Not satisfied with just raking in profits, Shell also unveiled a new $3.5 billion share buyback program through September. You know, because nothing says “we care” like stuffing more cash into shareholders’ pockets while the Earth melts. read more

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Shell’s New Carbon Capture Schemes: Greenwashing or Genuine Effort?

Jun 26th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 26 June 2024

Shell is at it again. This time, the oil behemoth has decided to bless Canada with not one, but two carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects. Bravo, Shell! Because nothing screams “environmental savior” like a company that has spent decades polluting the planet.

On June 26, Shell’s Canadian unit announced its grand plan to build these CCS projects in a valiant effort to reduce emissions from its own operations. The projects, named Polaris and Atlas Carbon Storage Hub, sound like something out of a superhero comic. Unfortunately, the reality is less heroic. read more

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Sir Andrew Mackenzie and Shell’s Delusional Climate “Solutions”

Jun 24th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 24 June 2024

Ah, Sir Andrew Mackenzie, the knight in shining oil-stained armour, has graced us with his profound wisdom on tackling climate change. Who would have thought that solving one of the world’s biggest crises could be more challenging than running a mining company? Not Sir Andrew, apparently.

In a revelation that’s about as surprising as finding sand in the desert, Sir Andrew admits that handling climate change at Shell is “quite a lot harder than I expected.” You see, at BHP, he could comfortably discuss all sorts of theoretical climate solutions without actually having to implement them. Now, faced with the greasy reality at Shell, things aren’t so easy. read more

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Shell Shocked: Climate Protestors Scrub the Greenwash Off Aberdeen Office

Jun 10th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 10 June 2024

In a twist of poetic justice, climate activists took to Shell’s Aberdeen office with a literal washing machine and bath to “clean up” the company’s act. Early Monday morning, Extinction Rebellion Scotland showed up outside Union Street with a banner demanding that Shell stop its “greenwashing and destructive climate policies.”

Because nothing says “we care about the environment” quite like spewing out misleading ads and backpedalling on climate commitments, right Shell?

Shell’s grandstanding on its so-called green initiatives has been exposed by advertising standards bodies in both the UK and the Netherlands for—you guessed it—misleading green campaigns. Shocker!

According to Extinction Rebellion (XR), Shell’s notorious past is riddled with climate misinformation, denial, human rights abuses, and pollution. In true Shell fashion, they’re now backtracking on previously announced carbon reduction targets. read more

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“Godfathers of Climate Chaos”: UN Chief Calls Out Shell and BP, Demands Global Ad Ban

Jun 5th, 2024
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Posted by John Donovan: 5 June 2024

Hold onto your hats, folks. António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General, just dropped a bombshell that should make the fossil-fuel overlords squirm in their plush boardroom chairs. Shell and BP, among others, are now being labeled the “godfathers of climate chaos.” That’s right, the planet-wrecking tycoons might soon find themselves banned from advertising, much like those pesky tobacco companies.

In a scorching speech in New York, Guterres took no prisoners, calling out news and tech media for enabling “planetary destruction” by taking dirty oil money. “We are at climate crunch time,” he declared, unveiling terrifying new data from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) showing we’re on the brink of surpassing 1.5C warming. The recent 12 months have already pushed the global temperature to a blistering 1.63C above pre-industrial levels. Fun times ahead! read more

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